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British singer/composer Anna Meredith cavorts freely in classical, rock, electronica, & minimalism. She & her unusual band of tuba, cello, drums & guitar join us, live in the studio. (episode)
Week of March 27: This week, new songs from Blondie, The New Pornographers, Gorillaz, & South African House music. (article)
Singer/songwriter/producer Rodney Crowell has roots that stretch back to 1970's alternative country, & further back to the blues. He joins us to play music from his latest, "Close Ties." (episode)
Wilson Pickett, one of the central figures of soul music in the 60s & 70s, was a hugely successful singer/songwriter. Tony Fletcher has published a new biography of Pickett & joins us. (episode)
This week, Depeche Mode has (another) moment; new music from Mastodon & Colin Stetson, also, celebrating 100 years of jazz, and of Vera Lynn. (article)
The indie pop band Tennis, the husband-and-wife team of Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, are back from their ocean retreat to play new songs from their new record, "Yours Conditionally." (episode)
It’s always a party with Red Baraat, who bring their Brooklyn bhangra dance party & street parade attitude to our studio. They'll share music from their latest, "Bhangra Pirates." (episode)
Week of March 13: This week, Brooklyn bhangra, a Hong Kong protest song, and a film composer’s new sound. (article)
Mark Morris will be leading both his Dance Group and his music ensemble in performances of a double bill of English music dramas at BAM this week. He joins John Schaefer for a preview. (episode)
British singer/songwriter Laura Marling shares music from her sixth record Semper Femina, a gripping collection of poetic takes on womanhood, live in the studio. (Audio available soon.) (episode)